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The following weekend, Damon still showed no sign of life. That didn't mean anything bad for Elena. On the contrary. Being away from Damon Donovan was a blessing. On Saturday, Elena and Anastasia went on a work trip. To check the production of the communicators, they traveled to Los Angeles to spend two days. The first day was filled with work, visits and meetings. But, on the second day, they took time off and went to a nightclub. Elena wore a bloodthirsty red dress, with a generous neckline and opening on the sides. She was the personification of sensuality, or debauchery; that depended on the mind of whoever saw it. She had very little left to the imagination, as every line of her body was on display. As she walked among the people, she attracted so many looks that it would be impossible to say that she wasn't the most attractive woman in the room. It wasn't about beauty, a symmetrical face or a curvy body. It was her confidence. It was the certainty that she would get whatever
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"You don't need to give in. There are women like Sabrina Carper, who would use their tongues to clean the floor beneath their feet. You don't need my signature" those words were bitter on Elena's tongue, but they were still true. "You're wrong" "You like the challenge, Aaron. You like knowing that there is someone who doesn't idolize your existence. That's the reason for your attraction, and when you realize that I am into you, you're going to discard me." "Why would I do that?" he frowned, a clear expression of confusion. "It's what you do with your achievements" "They are indifferent" "That's what I am going to be. Indifferent" "If you could be indifferent, I wouldn't be obsessed" At that moment, Aaron framed Elena's face between his hands. He wished she was sober enough to react to a kiss, but he did not think she was. "As long as you insist on a contract, on taking me to your slaughterhouse or on acting like we are good friends, I don't believe it" Aaron thought about th
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She leaned forward. Elena caressed the man's symmetrical face, tracing each perfectly sculpted detail with her fingers. Her nails lightly scratched her skin. The man found himself trapped in that moment, in that feeling, in those blue eyes. "I need you in a red bikini" "I like you drunk. At least we're more than friends when alcohol runs through your veins." "Don't exaggerate. I will remember this conversation" Aaron smirked. The truth was that neither of them knew for sure if that moment would still make sense in the morning. Elena was afraid that the sun would kill the magic that the night carried. Because every other time, Aaron seemed to regret giving in, of doing more than he was used to doing. "I doubt it" "You bet, princess. We're going to Malibu next weekend. Buy a red bikini, no ribbons." Aaron had many properties. Some were his father's and passed into his name when he took over leadership of the Enterprise Granger. But there was one house, in particular, that he did
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The truth was that that madam had liked Elena from the first moment, even though she hadn't met her on the best possible occasion. "Elena, don't worry. It's just a dress. But if it was in my hair, you'd be in trouble" Dora smiled. "The hair is intact, thank God" They were basically the same height, although Elena was wearing high heels and Dorothy was not. They exchanged a kind look and comfortable smiles. Elena was a little embarrassed, as she knew that the damage to Dora's dress would be irreparable. On the other hand, Dora wasn't worried. "I was leaving. I will take off these wet clothes as soon as I am home." "I am really sorry. Is there anything I can do? Maybe buy another dress, since this stain won't come out" Elena looked at the wet part of the dress once again, sure that it was a lost piece. "No, dear. Let's not worry about frivolities. I am leaving, anyway" Dorothy tried to reassure the beautiful woman. Elena would respond, insisting that Dora charge her something. H
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"I am wrong?" "Your life may have been perfect all along, but mine was shit," Elena snapped, not caring how loud she was speaking. "All girls like you say the same. What was your biggest problem, princess? Not getting a convertible at eighteen?" "Yes, Aaron. And do you want to know more? I did not get an apartment at nineteen either." Elena was not the type of woman to put herself in the position of a victim. She hated being pitied. So, at that moment, the only thing she wanted to do was run out of the room. Only away from Aaron would she have the peace she needed to clear her troubled thoughts. The beautiful woman began to walk in long strides towards the door, but she was stopped before she could make it. Aaron caught up with her, and pushed her body against the panoramic glass none too gently. Before she could think, the man's body was pressed against hers. "Fuck, princess. Make it easy for me. I wouldn't be here if Sabrina, or any other woman, was important." "They must h
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Aaron got out of the car and walked around it, opening the door for Elena. She thanked him with a smile, and then they headed out to the deck. The beautiful woman was wearing ripped denim shorts, and a white t-shirt with spaghetti straps that framed her breasts attractively. On the other hand, Aaron was wearing black jeans and a gray t-shirt. It wasn't like him to adhere to the city's hot climate, much less to wear light colors. Like the owner himself, the yacht was grayish. Some parts, in sunlight, looked like chrome. They climbed the stairs and reached the top of the yacht. Alex, Aaron's personal bodyguard, was also on board. He greeted his boss with a simple greeting, and remained near the stairs to keep watch over the perimeter. Inside the yacht, there were three other people. Joseph, Aaron's friend, and two blondes. One of them appeared to be an employee, as she was wearing a uniform. The captain was also on board, but in the upper cabin. "Hello" Joseph said, in a cheerful
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Aaron was losing what little patience he had. He couldn't help but feel angry when his friend spoke of Elena lustfully. Even though it was Joseph's joke, Granger felt nerves boiling in her mind. The man did not usually feel jealous. He barely knew the meaning of the word. But, as always, with Elena things were different. "You did not answer my calls, I missed you" "I am counting," Granger said, tapping her index finger against the watch on her wrist. Joseph laughed, pleased with his unique ability to irritate Granger. At least he was sure he wouldn't lose his own mind, or his job. Aaron's cell phone began vibrating on the table before another joke could be made by Carter, and he answered it before even looking at the cal
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"Are you busy?" the man's voice had exactly the effect Elena feared. It was as if her senses were trained to identify the sounds that Aaron's mouth uttered. Elena breathed in and out before responding because she knew the chances of stuttering were high. "Not anymore." "Then tell me. How about dinner tonight?" he pressed. "It would be nice to get out for some fresh air." "I think the same. How about Los Angeles?" "It's a beautiful city," Elena replied as the elevator's steel doors opened, and she stepped inside. "Let me rephrase. How about dinner in Los Angeles?" "Just to show me yo
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"It's okay" He whispered to reassure his daughter, gently rocking the baby in his arms.The girl had an inexplicable connection with her father. Every time he heard the man's voice, he stopped crying, and had been doing so since he was born. In some cases, she even attempted a smile, which always made Aaron melt.A few minutes after changing his daughter's diaper, Aaron was sitting on the armchair next to her crib. He told a story to get the girl to go back to sleep."The princess was the most beautiful girl in the kingdom, and she had never found a prince to marry..." he told her in a low voice while she looked at him with large blue halos. "The princes tried hard to get her attention, but she didn't want them" Aaron paused briefly to observe his daughter's expression, who was welcomed into her father's arms. "There was also a... a toad. Yes, a toad" he tested the term on his lips.While Aaron was presenting a story to his daughter, Elena was in the doorway, leaning against the doorf
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"He is sure?" This question, coming from Aaron, actually surprises me."All the certainty in the world" I guarantee.Aaron pulls me onto his lap and his hands rest on my ass as we find ourselves again in an intense kiss.He goes down and runs his nose along the length of my neck, then places a tender kiss on the spot. All the blood in my body ignites and I see my inner goddess more than connected. Aaron trails his kisses down my lap, until he reaches my breasts. I grab his hair and pull him against me. His hot breath hitting my skin wreaks havoc on my self control.I move my hips in slow circles over his considerably large erection. Aaron lets out a muffled moan above me."Elena" my name is a prayer on your lips. Completely dominated by repressed desire, I move my hands down until I find the edge of my pajamas. His hands squeeze my ass tighter as I try to lower the fabric.We remained staring at each other for a few minutes. I rest my forehead against his when I finally pull down his
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"Good morning" I respond with a smile.I do not know how to deal with this phase of ours. It feels strange to go back to the way we were, and it also feels wrong to walk away.I get up, even though I want to spend the rest of the day in bed, and walk to the living room.Aaron is sitting on the floor on the shag rug while typing something on his Mac. He appears to be very focused despite the casual setting and sweatpants."Hi" greeting.He stops for a moment and takes me in completely, letting his eyes roam from my feet to my eyes. "Did you sleep well?" It's your first concern."I tried" I shrug. I approach him slowly, not wanting to force our shaken intimacy."Hungry?" He asks. I think the last reasonably acceptable food I ate was yesterday's lunch, still at home."A lot" I answer sincerely. I sit on the sofa, very close to him."I didn't order breakfast before because I thought I would wake up late" he smiles sideways, a little embarrassed. I could say it's almost cute to see him lik
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"Elena" Aaron calls. He lifts my chin with his fingertips, analyzing every detail of my face. We both know our situation as a couple, but this moment seems beyond normal. Looking at him after thinking I would be killed is like balm for my scars."I've had all the shit I could handle for one day and now I am in a hospital. When I stop and think about everything that happened, I feel so confused. I just need to rest and maybe forget… everything" I mutter quietly, letting it out.I let the tears flow down my eyes. It's a very heavy load that I've borne alone since I woke up today. I tried to be strong and push through, but with him here, I want to share. I want to forget everything, I feel ready for that.He closes his eyes, as if my pain consumes him."I am sorry" he asks in a whisper. I shake my head positively, several times. "It was my fault, the fault of the enemies I made. You shouldn't be here. I failed to protect you." Aaron says without looking me in the eye.I look for his face
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I stagger to my feet, moving away from him. I still think about running, but I wouldn't be faster running than him running. Damon tries to grab my arm once again, but I quickly move away from his touch."Your death won't be quick, I want to savor it" he says. "Don't be useless, Kisha" Damon now addresses the woman who is still on the ground.She looks at him with a bad expression, one of pure hatred and remorse. Kisha gets up and picks up the revolver she dropped on the floor."Build a fire, I need closure for this bitch” he mutters and turns his gaze to me. My stomach turns with the disgust I feel hearing him quote me like that."Stay away from me, you disgusting thing” I whisper.He leans down and grabs the lapels of my coat. My face is close to yours and I can feel your hot alcoholic breath hit my cheek.I turn my face to the side, avoiding his gaze."Look at me, RoseFord" he asks in a firm voice. I do not look at him and, in response, he pulls my coat tighter, bringing my body clo
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Perhaps Damon Donovan's death was God's mercy, for if I had laid hands on him, I would have torn him apart, just like Kisha. Any insult seems little to such a son of a bitch.It doesn't take a genius to know that, after Damon's death and Elena's disappearance, Kisha is involved.I open the door and go out, I need air. Breathing is difficult knowing that I do not have my wife with me, that's why I say I prefer her to oxygen, I need her more.I walk back and forth on the sidewalk. When will this hell end? When will I hold my son in my arms and look at my beautiful wife at the same time, without worrying about some maniac after my happiness?I feel the cell phone vibrate again. I answer before I even look at the caller ID."Granger" I say between nervousness and impatience."Aaron" his sweet voice fills my ears.It's her.For a moment, I think it's a hallucination. Am I really hearing your voice? A tired, low and unwelcoming tone, but it's her voice."Elena" I call in a whisper. I hear t
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AARON’ POVIn my office."Sir" Welch greets, asking for the floor. With a gesture of my hand, I ask him to continue. I am in my alert mode, any information that gives me the slightest hope is valid. "We still do not have concrete information. All we can do is wait"I walk to the edge of the table and lean over it, spreading my hands across the wood. When Damon Donovan manages to get to Elena all they ask me is to calm down?"Everything that could be done was done, sir. She left her cell phone at EP and we traced her last call, it was to Anastasia" Welch murmurs."And what can be done from this?" I ask. They look at each other for a second and I get my answer in the silence; anything. "Where is the son of a bitch?" I ask, to no one in specific.Wait… wait… to hell with waiting! How the fuck can I sit around and wait for news?"Tracking Damon Donovan's cell phone turned up nothing" Welch mutters. He is sitting in a chair in front of my desk. "But…" he pauses for a second, as if he's get
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"You are lying!" I turn to him with all the conviction in the world to defend my friend. I walk a few steps towards him in a moment of shock. This bastard has to be lying. Anastasia would never do that to me… would she? "She’s not like you” I assure you."Ana, please come in" is all he says, sporting a horrifying smile.And then I watch the world fall at my feet as the door is unlocked and opened. Anastasia enters the office as if she were another person, someone completely unknown to me. His posture is low, his gaze is calm, his clothes are not very elaborate and his expression is dead."That look of yours is killing me, darling. No need to feel so bad, I am sure your pathetic marital problems were the height of Anastasia's days.""You son of a bitch! How could you do this to me?" I ask."He didn't do anything that you didn't allow, Elena. But I didn't come here to bring you another family problem, but a solution""Fuck you, Damon. Everything you've done has destabilized me enough. I
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The comfortable fabric makes me live in a utopia for a few seconds, until I hear the sound of the doorknob being turned. Flashbacks run through my mind and my first concern is the dot.I position myself sitting, crossing my legs. I turn on the bedside lamp and wait until Aaron enters."Hi” he murmurs. I do not answer, because what I want to say goes far beyond two letters. "It’s okay with you…you two” his tone is low and almost melodic. Aaron walks over to the bed and sits on the edge of the mattress, relatively far away from me."What happened?" Whisper."You fainted and had a bleed, you need to do some tests to get a certain result, but the obstetrician believes that this has to do with everything that has been happening in your life"Your low posture says a lot about your mood. Aaron is extremely tired; sold off."You mean… all the shit I’ve been through” I correct."Elena, please""No, Aaron. Don't ask me please, do not ask me to calm down, do not ask me for time, do not ask me fo
